7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Their business grows by word of mouth—one of the best marketing tools in the book.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Not too long ago, the restaurant storefront and menu helped to attract customers, but now an online presence is more important than ever. So how do you optimize your online presence and dominate local search results? Claim Your Google My Business Listing. These five tips should help you implement a solid SEO strategy.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When done right, email marketing works wonders—you stay top of mind and increase order values. Benefits of Having an Engaging Newsletter for Your Restaurant Business. It helps in business promotion. An email newsletter allows your business to communicate regularly with customers outside of your restaurant's four walls.

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RGU

JANUARY 1, 2020

Debra Murphy As I was working on my content audit , I came across a couple of posts on small business marketing trends for the years 2013 and 2014. Each trend became a marketing must-have for small businesses. 8 small business marketing trends essentials1. 8 small business marketing trends essentials1.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 20, 2020

There always were advantages to restaurants offering online ordering. Many people prefer to order online and have their food ready for them by the time they pick it up. Others are shy and would rather order using an app than calling in, so having mobile ordering reaches a broader range of customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Setting aside the fact that giant character costumes may occasionally make small children cry from fear, on the whole it’s a fun way to appeal to the family demographic and make the brand personality even more clear. This is true for any type of business, but especially for restaurants. Manage Social Media.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant! ] Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 21, 2024

Business travelers? As food tourism also continues to grow, restaurants are well positioned to receive valuable business from work travelers. Tourists and business travelers have distinct needs and desires, but they’ll all find your restaurant via a limited number of avenues. They’re the dreamiest.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. The National Restaurant Association launched an industry grassroots education and engagement resource available online at RestaurantsAct.com.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2020

Food bloggers and influencers are modern-day critics that can wield enough persuasive power to make or break a hospitality business. Any restaurant or F&B business can leverage this form of marketing to their benefit, it just requires a little know-how in the realm of digital networking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Below are a few examples of small and big F&B chains applying unique marketing techniques. Keegan Brown, Marketing Manager Easy On Hold & Brand Music. Here are their insights.

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EATER

MAY 28, 2020

DoorDash on Thursday launched a new initiative called Storefront to help restaurants create websites and directly manage online pickup and delivery orders. Restaurants will manage these stores themselves, with orders coming directly to them (though DoorDash will still fulfill delivery requests and take a cut).

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Clover - Restaurants

JUNE 20, 2024

What kinds of businesses surround the venue? Do those businesses draw consumers who’d be interested in the cuisine you plan to offer? READ: How to find a good location for your business 2. A business plan and financing One of the most significant steps in starting a business anywhere is writing a business plan.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 31, 2020

Our team of payroll and HR experts will provide a regular summary of how the changing legislation around COVID-19 impacts you and your business. As we all ride out this storm and plan for the eventual return to business, there is so much uncertainty when it comes to human resource and payroll concerns.

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The Food Corridor

JANUARY 4, 2022

And although a chef may be a genius at turning humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece – that doesn’t mean marketing their business comes as easily to them, especially in this overwhelming and confusing age of digital markets. Hungry House is a Brooklyn-based marketplace for local food businesses to sell their products to locals.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Others need an all-in-one platform that helps with every area of the hospitality business. In fact, restaurants use an average of 3 technology tools to manage their back offices alone. It can take a lot of mistakes, miscommunications, data entry, and drudgery out of running a small business. Restaurant365. Agorapulse.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 14, 2022

This calamitous state of affairs emphasizes the dire need for an improved food management system. So, adequate food waste management measures in restaurants can do wonders for the overall food waste reduction goal. Write a Business Plan. It is wise to create a detailed business plan before treading into the business.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

204 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 972-1001 Visit Website. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushi Blog / Media / Reviews (@thesushilegend). If this is you, we recommend ordering their omakase, which means “leave it to the Chef.” Order Online. Sushi Yasuda. Sushi Nakazawa. Sushi Nakazawa.

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Chowly

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. Sales are projected to rise, but the higher cost of doing business will challenge margins. Leveraging social media and communication, along with dedicated websites, becomes essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Though expecting business as usual to be ‘usual’ is a little far fetched, many restaurants are opting for innovative ways to counter the virus – some even becoming part of the solution. Here’s a quick checklist to help you make safe choices while ensuring business continuity: Redesign Your Offerings.

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

With the rise of the internet and the ubiquity of smartphones and tablets, the vast majority of marketing efforts are concentrated online. Then, like the video you shot, display them on all your social media channels, on your website, and in your blog posts. 6) Go Old-School With A Fish Bowl Business Card Giveaway.

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Chowly

APRIL 5, 2023

As the popularity of delivery has increased, managing delivery operations has proven to be a nightmare for many restaurant operators, particularly small business owners. Restaurants focus on creating and optimizing their online presence in order to keep up with customer demand for online marketplaces.

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Izettle

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

More people than ever are shopping online, which means business owners everywhere are scrambling to keep up. But as any small business owner knows, adding new e-commerce channels also means adding new challenges to your day to day – and they usually revolve around inventory. The importance of inventory management.

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Ordyx

APRIL 25, 2019

If you’re in the restaurant business, you know there’s simply no substitute for excellent customer service. Great customer service produces customer loyalty and fans happy to spread the word about your business. That’s as true of the restaurant business as it is of any industry. ​ 3.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 17, 2020

As you cross items off your checklists and get ready for the big day, you’ll also need to prepare to market your business and connect with your guests. This is why branded, commission-free online ordering will be instrumental as you open your doors. . Why GreCo Opened Their Doors With Online Ordering.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you’re a local, visiting for business, on vacation in the area, or driving through for an Astros game, Houston has a ton of stuff to do. 3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 Phone: 832-942-5080 Visit Website. 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010 Phone: 713-400-3330 Visit Website. Order Online. State of Grace.

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Hot Schedules

APRIL 10, 2020

We all want to be back in business and doing what we love. Being present in delivery partner marketplaces, having a functional website with online ordering, and a solid social media game are keys to success not only in the current situation but also with today’s consumer. The HotSchedules + Server Life COVID-19 Live Blog.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As food delivery boomed, and on-and-off capacity restrictions changed indoor dining, the ghost kitchen business model became more widespread. The term ghost kitchen generally refers to a food business that only sells items for off-premise dining. This kind of restaurant serves customers solely through online orders and delivery.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. New training methods focus on thorough cross-training, an emphasis on company mission and values, and solid management team structures. Managing complex, rotating inventory. Finding and training staff.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Some restaurants were forced to pivot quickly to off-premise channels to deal with local business restrictions, changing menus toward a delivery focus. No one knows exactly what will happen in 2021, but if you are a restaurant owner or operator, it’s certain you are thinking ahead to what’s next for your business.

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ChefMod

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Although these regulations are ever-changing, there are several ways that restaurant owners and stakeholders can continue to run a successful restaurant business. But, how have they managed to stay up and running so far? Focus on Online Shopping For the last 15 years, the online shopping and ordering market has grown exponentially.

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Next Restaurants

MAY 26, 2020

Though expecting business as usual to be “usual” is a little far-fetched, many restaurants are opting for innovative ways to counter the virus – some even becoming part of the solution. Here’s a quick checklist to help you make safe choices while ensuring business continuity: Redesign Your Restaurant’s Offerings.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

How do you hire the right person to help your business grow? Before we get into the questions you need to ask when hiring a marketing position, let’s talk about all the areas of expertise you’ll need to cover in order to have a solid restaurant marketing plan. Website blog posts and updates. Optimizing your website pages.

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The Food Corridor

JUNE 3, 2020

With movement restricted and social distancing measures becoming the new normal for restaurants, we have seen an acceleration in the move to digital technology for food businesses. For many, it has become essential, rather than simply forward-thinking, to get on board with online ordering, delivery, and ecommerce platforms.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2022

Apps are more intuitive than ever, websites are smarter and technology can help hiring and retention, delivery and operations. Costs for these emerging technologies make them more accessible to independent restaurants and small chains, who fight with the big guys for more than just customers. Hiring and onboarding technology.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

more on self-delivery discussed in our previous blog articles. Monica Ho, from Modern RestaurantManagement.com, recommends that businesses “lead with empathy,” focusing on connection and awareness (9). It is this collaborative relationship that may have helped many small and local businesses navigate through the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 8, 2021

First, stay-at-home orders and dining restrictions prompted restaurants to focus on takeout and delivery. The possibilities for a successful restaurant business model have evolved. If you’re considering the idea of a virtual kitchen for your restaurant group, you need to understand the details of the business model.

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